New York diesel prices today
New York diesel prices todayDiesel averages $6.53 a gallon in New York on 2 October 2026 — the 13th most expensive of 51 states, and up $0.01 on the week.
New York against the other states
$0.16 a gallon above the unweighted mean of AAA's 51 state averages ($6.36). The cheapest diesel is in Texas at $5.79, the dearest in California at $8.38.
Regular gas in New York is $4.48, so diesel costs $2.05 more per gallon — and more than premium at $5.42.
Tax on a gallon of diesel
$0.24 federal + $0.46 New York · 12th highest of 51. The rest — about $5.82 — is the fuel itself, refining, distribution and the retailer’s margin.
Rates as of 1 January 2026. Local taxes, where they apply, are not included.
Diesel prices by city in New York
AAA's diesel averages for 16 New York metro areas, cheapest first — $0.38 a gallon between the two ends.
| Metro area | Diesel | vs state |
|---|---|---|
| Elmira | $6.36 | −$0.17 |
| Utica & Rome | $6.38 | −$0.15 |
| Syracuse | $6.38 | −$0.15 |
| Buffalo & Niagara Falls | $6.39 | −$0.14 |
| Albany, Schenectady & Troy | $6.40 | −$0.13 |
| Rochester | $6.42 | −$0.11 |
| Batavia | $6.42 | −$0.10 |
| Glens Falls | $6.43 | −$0.09 |
| Ithaca | $6.49 | −$0.04 |
| Kingston | $6.50 | −$0.03 |
| Watertown & Fort Drum | $6.52 | −$0.01 |
| Dutchess & Putnam Counties | $6.54 | +$0.01 |
| Binghamton | $6.55 | +$0.03 |
| Long Island (Nassau & Suffolk) | $6.60 | +$0.07 |
| White Plains | $6.66 | +$0.13 |
| New York | $6.74 | +$0.21 |
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What a diesel fill-up costs in New York
- Diesel car or SUV — 18 gal$117.47
- Heavy-duty pickup — 34 gal$221.88
- Box truck — 60 gal$391.56
- Semi truck, two tanks — 250 gal$1,631.50
Diesel in neighbouring states
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Frequently asked questions
How much is diesel in New York today?
$6.53 a gallon, AAA's New York average for 2 October 2026 — the 13th most expensive of 51 states. Regular gasoline is $4.48, so diesel costs $2.05 more per gallon.
Are diesel prices going up in New York?
Diesel is up $0.01 (0.1%) on a week ago, and up $2.62 on a year ago, when it was $3.90, on AAA's own earlier averages.
Where is diesel cheapest in New York?
Of the 16 metro areas AAA reports in New York, Elmira has the cheapest diesel at $6.36 a gallon and New York the dearest at $6.74. Individual stations vary around these averages.
How much is the diesel tax in New York?
$0.70 a gallon: $0.24 federal plus $0.46 in New York state taxes and fees, the 12th highest of 51. The state average is $0.36. Rates as of 1 January 2026.
Is diesel cheaper in a neighbouring state?
Yes — Massachusetts ($6.36, $0.17 less), New Jersey ($6.38, $0.15 less), Vermont ($6.41, $0.11 less), Connecticut ($6.48, $0.05 less). On a 100-gallon fill that is up to $16.50; whether it is worth the drive depends on how far the border is.